Update on Wilson..for those who answered my post yesterday

So I begged and pleaded and my ped saw me today. He has bronchilitis...IDK how to spell it. She told me its a cold but in another part of the lungs that is constricting his airway. Theres nothing I can do about it. I just have a humidifier going and she gave me a percription for a vaporizer. Im going to go back tomorrow to make sure hes okay. He started finishing his feedings and he seems to be okay....He also got his synagis and I hope the antibodies help him get over the cold.....Has anyones kids have this before...How long does it take to be gone...Im super worried :(

Thats what Emery had plus whooping cough..they recommended a cool mist humidifier and not a normal humidifier.. You can also bundle him up and take him outside into the cool night air or to the freezer when he gets wheezy that really helps! It just sucks because you have to wait it out.. Emery was hospitalized for it for 3 days but it took about 2 weeks to get over completely.

Brochialitis is nasty! Parker lives with it (PM me if you need help troubleshooting!) Yes, keep things humid! Maybe your kiddo is different, but the vicks and vapor baths only irritate him more when he's sick. But they do keep him open when he's well. So, just watch that.

If it doesn't get better in two weeks, go back and beg for an inhaler. it helps open the airway and decrease the inflammation. Hopefully you'll only need it when he's sick. Good luck!!!

Brochilitis can be caused by an number of different viruses. It usually passes in 7 to 10 days. In addition to the vaporizer, you can try chest PT (patting back in area of lungs with your hand cupped) to loosen up any fluid and help move it out, and keep baby upright/inclined with sleep. I've also found that holding baby in a steamy hot bathroom for 15 mins at a time also helps!!! Hope your LO feels better soon!

If he appears to be wheezing or
gasping, take him
back to the dr as this can be a
sign of developing pneumonia.